02/03/2020 13:50:14

Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 15132002

Removal

  1. Remove the rear window lift switch (refer to procedure).
  2. Release the clips that attach the speaker cover to the door trim.
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    Take care not to damage component(s).
  3. Carefully remove the speaker cover.
  4. Remove and discard the heart flex clips from the trim panel.
  5. Remove the screws that secure the door release lever to the door trim (torque 2 Nm).
  6. Remove the door release handle assembly from the door trim.
  7. Release the clips and remove the puddle light holder.
  8. Release the clips and remove the safety light holder from the door trim.
  9. If the door trim panel is equipped with indirect lighting, do the following.
    1. Disconnect the indirect lighting harness and release the clips that secure the indirect lighting bar.
    2. Remove the indirect lighting bar and set aside.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • Replace plastic heart flex clips after each use.
  • Reuse metal clips unless they are damaged.

If the old door trim panel was equipped with indirect lighting, perform the following procedure on the new door trim panel:

  1. Use a razor to cut along the bottom of the leather wrap on the panel insert.
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  2. Insert the indirect lighting harness through the opening.
  3. Insert the indirect lighting bar so that the clips are fully secure.
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  4. Connect the indirect lighting connector.